Winter Watercolor Scene (A Step by Step Tutorial)
October 11, 2022
Last week we had our first snowfall. Well… It was more like frozen rain! But it was enough to get me in the mood to paint a winter watercolor scene, which I’d like to share with you below. If you’d like to follow along…
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Best Watercolor Paints (A Complete Guide)
September 19, 2023
Here’s the thing…There are lots of “reviews” about which are the best watercolor paints on the market. But none of them seem to tell you “how” to choose what’s best for your needs. And frankly, most of those reviews seem to have been written…
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Setting up Watercolor Palette Colors like a Pro (A Beginners Guide)
February 22, 2025
Setting up a watercolor palette can be a bit of a brain-teaser, especially when you begin learning watercolors. When I first started painting it took me a while to figure out which colors to use and how to organize them. And over time, I’ve…
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Why you should Start Sketching in Watercolor (Ideas & Tips for Beginners)
October 12, 2022
A watercolor sketch can be defined as an unfinished, unrefined painting, usually made as a rough draft before a finished work of art. Some people see it as part of a process. But I think these simple versions of paintings are a valuable ingredient…
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Watercolor Fall Leaves (How to paint Autumn Leaves the Easy Way)
October 12, 2022
I’d like to show you a simple and effective way to paint autumn watercolor leaves. Fall is just beginning where I live, and the first leaves are starting to drop. The following “watercolor fall leaf compositions” are really simple to paint. I think you’ll…
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Watercolor Coffee Painting (A Complete Step by Step Tutorial)
October 12, 2022
I’ve heard it said that coffee boosts creativity. Whether that’s true or not, I thought you might like to join me by following along with this watercolor coffee cup tutorial. I’m always on the lookout for new subjects to paint. The ring stain of…
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How to Start Watercolor Painting – First Steps for Beginners
February 28, 2024
Have you ever seen a beautiful piece of watercolor art and thought “I want to paint like that”? Many budding artists hold back because they just don’t know how to start painting in watercolors. I think that’s too bad. Because I believe the joy…
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Watercolor Blooms – Turning Mistakes into Success
January 19, 2024
When you’re a beginner you make mistakes. And mistakes are good because you can learn from them. One of the things watercolor artists sometimes see as a problem is “watercolor blooms”. You’ve probably already seen these unexpected blotches that seem to appear out of…
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Painting Magnolia Flowers in Watercolor – a Step by Step Tutorial
October 12, 2022
Spring is upon us again! The early blooming plants are starting to flower. And that makes me want to paint. One of my favorite springtime blooms is the magnolia. Eventually, I’m going to plant one in my garden. But for now, I thought I’d…
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Watercolor Color Theory & Design that will Change Your Artwork
January 2, 2024
Don’t you think it’s curious? The way certain watercolors provoke emotion, but others fall short of your expectations. Color plays a huge role in successful painting, which is why color theory in watercolor art is a valuable thing to grasp. Understanding colors and how…
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How to Read Watercolor Labels – A Beginners Tutorial
October 13, 2022
Beginners often get confused about watercolor paint. I remember when I first started painting I was bewildered by the huge range of hues, the different brands, the fancy names, and all those code numbers on the labels. A basic understanding of how to read…
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Watercolor Basics Tutorial for the Absolute Beginner
October 12, 2022
When you’re an absolute beginner, figuring out the basics of watercolor can be quite daunting. And the problem is, most watercolor artists forget what it was like to be a novice. As a result, many watercolor guides assume a lot of things they think…
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